Four New Lower Cost Options Inherit Stunning Picture Quality and Ease of Installation Optimized for Corporate and Retail Environments Sony Electronics is launching two scalable new series of their award-winning Crystal LED premium displays. The bright and rich BH-series (ZRD-BH12D and ZRD-BH15D) and the immersive CH-series (ZRD-CH12D and ZRD-CH15D) are designed for corporations, retail environments and screening rooms. Both new series will be available in a…
HTA CEO Josh Christian connects trades via initiatives and thought leadership at KBIS and IBS 2023. The Home Technology Association (HTA) — the go-to resource for the most qualified and professional home technology integrators — has made great progress with ongoing initiatives that connect the home technology industry and the architect/designer/builder communities to mutual benefit. HTA CEO Josh Christian will…
What integrators need to know about home power management Homeowners expect to manage their HVAC system, lighting and water filtration systems, but if the power grid is down or isn’t properly working or protected, none of their home integration programs matter. That’s why companies are starting to expand into home power management. We spoke with two manufacturers working in this…
I love meeting with people who create. It is truly special hearing their stories, how they see the world, insights to their process and getting a glimpse in to how they manifest the objects we enjoy every day. I had a chance to sit down the Focal’s CI Business Development Manager, Nicolas “Nico” Debard for a discussion. Smith: How did you…
Universal Electronics (UEI) (NASDAQ: UEIC) announced its new Matter qualified products and services at the Consumer Electronics Show 2023. Smart homes have been known to have difficulties, for years, with compatibility and interoperability issues within their electronic devices and apps. Such issues have challenged the evolution of smart home systems. Mattter has become the standard solution for many major companies in fixing…
Home Connectivity Alliance (HCA), an organization dedicated to the development and promotion of secure interoperability and energy savings across long-life appliances, HVAC systems and TVs within the connected home ecosystem, today announced the release of its HCA Interface Specification 1.0 for Cloud-to-Cloud (C2C) interoperability at CES 2023 in Las Vegas, Nev., USA on Jan. 5-8, 2023. The HCA exhibit is…
Powered and connected residential front doors will be offered nationwide for renovation, remodeling and new construction Masonite International Corporation (NYSE: DOOR), a leading global designer, manufacturer, marketer and distributor of interior and exterior doors and door systems, today announced that its M-Pwr™Smart Doors will be available for the first time at retail in Home Depot stores later this year. Masonite M-Pwr…
The expansion of smart water technology to the yard allows homeowners to now control and conserver water in the areas they use it most. Moen is connecting homeowners to the water flowing inside and outside of their homes like never before with an expansion of its award-winning smart water technology to the area of the home where homeowners use the…
National roster now includes New England, Mid-Atlantic, Minnesota, and the Dakotas RoseWater Energy Group, is excited to announce that three manufacturer representative firms are now new partners. The trio of companies are Strateres, Frontline Sales & Marketing, and Hill Residential Systems. “The buzz about RoseWater Energy continues to grow. Reps and integrators now realize that not all power is created equally and…
Josh Barnett will work to attain new business opportunities and grow PowerShades’ Dealer Network PowerShades, an industry-leading provider of manual and automated window shades for residential, commercial and hospitality applications, announces that company has promoted Josh Barnett to the position of Director of Business Development. Barnett’s responsibilities in this role will include expanding PowerShades’ dealer network with new business opportunities, and working closely with the…